CuCSN is a copper-based alloy system incorporating chromium, silicon, and nickel elements, positioned within the family of high-performance copper alloys designed for strength and corrosion resistance. This material family finds application in demanding environments where copper's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity must be combined with enhanced mechanical properties and oxidation resistance. The chromium and nickel additions provide superior corrosion and wear performance compared to unalloyed copper, making it relevant for applications requiring durability in corrosive or high-temperature service conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.917 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.071 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 2.425 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 6.728 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries | 5.361 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 4.477 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Electron Effective Mass(m*e) | 2.083 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Hole Effective Mass(m*h) | 1.160 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.1739 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00433 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00175 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -317.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 245.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 14.12 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2686 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1324 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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